The Seattle Kraken have placed goaltender Philipp Grubauer on waivers, aiming to send him to the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds if he clears. Grubauer has struggled this season, recording a dismal .866 save percentage and a goals-against average of 3.83, resulting in 16 losses out of 21 starts. With two years left on his contract at a cap hit of $5.9 million, it is unlikely any team will claim him, despite a projected increase in the salary cap.

Previously, Grubauer was the starter for the Washington Capitals during their 2018 Cup-winning playoffs and was a Vezina Trophy finalist in 2021 with the Colorado Avalanche. His career includes stints with the Capitals, Avalanche, and Hurricanes, totaling 412 games played in both regular season and playoffs.